year-round

adjective

ˈyir-ˈrau̇nd How to pronounce year-round (audio)
: occurring, effective, employed, staying, or operating for the full year : not seasonal
a year-round resort
year-round adverb
year-rounder
ˈyir-ˈrau̇n-dər How to pronounce year-round (audio)
noun

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For year-round use, add shade with sail shades, pergolas or umbrellas, and plan for cold weather with a fire pit or propane heater (stored and used safely) plus heated blankets. — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026 And not just the famous Terry’s Chocolate Orange Americans can buy around Christmas (which is available year-round here). — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026 But food insecurity is a year-round reality for a lot of people. — Corey Martin, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026 Luckily, Amazon’s Holiday Beauty Event is the perfect time to start checking off everyone on your list, transition your skin-care routine from warm to cold weather, or simply restock your year-round favorites. — Tasha Nicole Smith, Allure, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for year-round

Word History

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of year-round was in 1924

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year-round

adjective
ˈyi(ə)r-ˈrau̇nd, 
ˈyiə-ˈrau̇nd
: being in operation for the whole year
a year-round resort
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